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Directed by Joseph Mankiewicz
Ava Gardner, Humphrey Bogart

A cynical Hollywood director recalls the irresistible Spanish dancer he cast, loved and lost in this campy, beautifully shot film.

The Barefoot Contessa was written and directed by Joseph Mankiewicz, a screenwriter noted for his sharp, cynical view of show business, and his tendency to write strong women characters. Other films in the MI collection with screenplays by Joseph Mankiewicz include A Letter to Three Wives and All About Eve